Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 72465

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Wellbutrin SR...Dizziness in waves, slight nausea

Posted by KTee on July 30, 2001, at 4:55:14

I have had to change medication recently because what I was taking quit working. I plunged into the pits of darkness. My depression gets very bad and there is no way out until I have the proper medication again. Wellbutrin SR is my third medication in two and a half month. I have had problems with the other two... Effexor RX and Celexa. Have been on Wellbutrin SR for two days and I am experiencing dizziness which comes in waves and then goes. It is repeated every few minutes. Also having problem with nausea and not sleeping. Has anybody had any of these problems and do they really go away. Having been on it for only two days I am hoping this will pass. But in the meantime the dizziness which comes in waves with sort of a throbbing feeling in my neck and head(I know I sound weird but I am trying to describe it as accrurately as possible) and lack of sleep are causing me the biggest problem. The dizziness is enough that it makes it unsafe for me to go out by myself. Help...... I would like to try it and need to know what anyone who has used it thinks. Having to try new medications is the pits but living without is a nightmare.

It helped reading all the postings here. At least I don't feel like I am alone having problems with these medications.

 

Re: Wellbutrin SR...Dizziness in waves, slight nausea

Posted by paxvox on July 30, 2001, at 10:14:51

In reply to Wellbutrin SR...Dizziness in waves, slight nausea, posted by KTee on July 30, 2001, at 4:55:14

KTEE,
I have never been on Effexor, but have used Wellbutrin for about 3 years now. you didn't mention your dosage. I take 150mg SR twice daily. Yes, at first, as your body adapts to it, Wellbutin can cause a few negative side effects. They are very much dose-related, and most DO subside or can be moderated by other meds. Main side effects are: sleep problems, chest pain, neck pain, tachycardia, dry mouth, nervousness and a general "speedy" feeling. Wellbutrin does work well to lift your mood if SSRIs have pooped out on you or casued too many other untoward effects. Give it at least a week to adapt to the side effects, and 3 weeks to appreciate the full theraputic effects. Let me know how you do.

 

Re: Wellbutrin SR...Dizziness in waves, slight nausea

Posted by sl on July 30, 2001, at 10:25:00

In reply to Re: Wellbutrin SR...Dizziness in waves, slight nausea, posted by paxvox on July 30, 2001, at 10:14:51

>effects. Give it at least a week to adapt to the side effects, and 3 weeks to appreciate the full theraputic effects. Let me know how you do.

I second that. My body adapted relatively quickly to Wellbutrin's effects, now I never feel speedy and the most I get is the occasional shortness of breath and twitchiness.

If it works for you, you may find the side effects are WELL worth it.

sl


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